Wednesday, November 14, 2018

2016 Chateau Cote Nord Chardonnay

This is an oaked white wine from coastal California. It is semi-dry, and medium-bodied. It has the subtle flavor of ripe melon, as well as citrus, vanilla, and brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it would also be excellent with quiche.

Sunday, November 4, 2018

2015 Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Southeastern Australia. It is medium-bodied, with flavors of green apple and citrus, and toasty oak and brown spice undertones. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, November 1, 2018

2014 Belle Ambiance Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It is medium-bodied, with flavors of citrus, pineapple, and green apple. I enjoyed mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Making homemade blackberry and blueberry wine

 On September 29th, I began fermenting two very small bottles of wine: one blackberry and one blueberry. Simple ingredients: the fruit, suga...